On April 16, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Erickson Productions, Inc. v. Kast. The Erickson decision teaches several important lessons. First, it reminds copyright owners of the...more
5/21/2019
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Contributory Infringement ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Ownership ,
Copyright Registration ,
Direct Infringement ,
Enhanced Damages ,
Internet ,
IP License ,
Jury Trial ,
Photographs ,
Reaffirmation ,
Remand ,
Statutory Damages ,
Vacated ,
Vicarious Infringement ,
Web Developers ,
Website Owner Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled copyright owners must register their copyrights before filing a lawsuit for copyright infringement. The decision resolves a conflict between certain federal appeals courts that held copyright...more
On July 24, 2018, the Ninth Circuit issued a decision that can be an important tool to help copyright owners enforce their rights. It’s not unusual for copyright owners to believe that it’s just not worth going after some...more
8/8/2018
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Attorney's Fees ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Ownership ,
Copyright Registration ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Film Industry ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Judicial Discretion ,
Litigation Fees & Costs ,
Nominal Damages ,
Peer-to-Peer ,
Prevailing Party ,
Reversal ,
Statutory Damages ,
The Copyright Act
If I were an expert survivalist who was offered one tool to survive alone in the elements, I would probably choose a fire starter … but maybe a knife, a pot, or duct tape. Really, I would want all of those items because no...more